On Saturday, November 16, the first group of volunteers of the Ukrainian Legion took the oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people at one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, according to UNN.
Taking the oath is one of the most important and solemn events in a serviceman's life. For the Legion volunteers, this moment is special, as their decision to stand up for Ukraine is conscious and decisive. The unit is formed of highly motivated soldiers for whom defending their homeland from the aggressor is a matter of honor,
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It is noted that the soldiers have now begun an intensive training course, which includes firearms training (including elements of CQB - Close-quarters battle), tactical medicine, mine safety, topography and other necessary disciplines. The training is conducted by experienced Polish instructors.
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The first group of volunteers of the Ukrainian Legion signed contracts in Lublin and began 35 days of basic training. The recruiting center received about 700 applications from Ukrainians from all over Europe.